Education
3 November 2026, 2:29 pm
Lira P.7 candidate dies in road accident while two others sustain injuries
By Winnie Auma A Primary Seven candidate from Begomery Primary School in Lira City has died following a road accident involving three candidates who were travelling to their examination centre this morning. The deceased was riding the motorcycle carrying the…
3 November 2026, 12:46 pm
Dokolo P.7 candidate struggles to write exams after losing sight
By Winnie Auma A Primary Seven candidate in Dokolo District is struggling to sit for his Primary Leaving Examinations after losing his sight just three weeks before the national examinations. The boy, a pupil of Dokolo Central Primary School in…
3 November 2026, 10:09 am
920,833 candidates begin 2026 PLE examinations
By Ronald Ssemagonja A total of 920,833 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) candidates are today beginning their final examinations across the country. The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has repeatedly cautioned school administrators, examination officials and other concerned parties against engaging…
3 November 2026, 9:48 am
Apac speaker calls for accountability in School development funds
By Dickens Aruca APAC DISTRICT–The Apac District Speaker, Mr Oscar Ogwang, has urged head teachers and school management committees to embrace transparency and accountability in the management of development funds to encourage parents and guardians to continue supporting school development…
2 November 2026, 6:42 pm
Amolatar police warns bar operators against loud music a head of PLE Examination…
By Odur Alphonce The District Police Commander of Amolatar, Mr. Mafabi John, has warned bar operators against playing loud music in areas designated as examination centers. Mafabi issued the warning Monday 2nd.Nov.2026 while receiving examination materials at Amolatar Central Police…
31 October 2026, 2:12 pm
Migamba LC3 chairperson warns teachers against enrolling their children in priva…
By Kyalisiima Asuman The LC3 Chairperson of Migamba Sub-county, Tureebe James Murefu, has warned government-employed teachers against enrolling their children in private schools while serving in public institutions under the Universal Primary Education (UPE) programme. Tureebe questioned the rationale behind…
29 October 2026, 8:33 pm
Potter’s Christian School commits P7 candidates to God ahead of exams
By Onyinge Ivan Potter’s Christian Primary School in Amolatar Town Council has dedicated 50 Primary Seven candidates to God ahead of their final examinations, which begin on Friday, October 30, 2026. The dedication prayer was held on Wednesday, October 28,…
29 October 2026, 2:39 pm
Oyam seed schools boost learner performance through teacher training
By Solomon Okello Link schoolteachers in Oyam District have been urged to embrace continuous professional development to improve teaching methods and learner performance. The call was made during a capacity-building training held recently at Abok Primary School, bringing together teachers…
29 October 2026, 8:50 am
7,096 candidates register for 2026 PLE in Kyegegwa
By Collins Ainomugisha A total of 7,096 candidates have been registered to sit the 2026 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) in Kyegegwa District, with more girls registered than boys. This was revealed by Mr Kiiza Goden, the district inspector of schools…
28 October 2026, 4:25 pm
Pader registers 3,982 candidates for 2026 PLE
By Geoffrey Okwong Pader District has registered 3,982 candidates for the 2026 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE), with education officials and school administrators expressing readiness for the national examinations. The candidates comprise 2,009 boys and 1,973 girls, including 3,622 candidates from…